- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and mindfulness
About Samella
Samella Jolly, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Wisconsin with three years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career questions, and life changes. Sessions are aimed at helping people sort priorities, manage strong feelings, and find practical next steps after a change in work, health, or relationships.
Her background includes work across medical social work, behavioral health, crisis response, chronic illness support, homelessness services, child and family programs, and outpatient mental health. That range informs how she approaches real-life problems like caregiver burnout, grief, and the emotional effects of health conditions.
Samella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and describes her style as person-centered and trauma-informed. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based ideas to help people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and reduce distress.
In practical sessions she helps people map options, try small changes, and practice coping skills between meetings. She also assists with navigating community resources when needs extend beyond therapy itself. Her work includes supporting issues tied to aging and geriatric concerns, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, and family-of-origin problems.
Sessions are conducted in English. She does not accept international clients. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial meeting through the site.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Samella often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT works by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses between sessions, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and find internal reasons to try change. This approach is conversational and helpful for decisions about career shifts, relationship boundaries, or lifestyle adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining methods and adjusting plans as progress and obstacles become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which can make the work feel more directly relevant to day-to-day decisions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, grief, and aging-related concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and draws on evidence-based techniques like CBT and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Her experience includes medical social work, behavioral health, crisis intervention, chronic illness support, homelessness services, child and family programs, and outpatient mental health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and Illinois and practices from Wisconsin as listed on this profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are conducted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing tied to your region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.